DWYPD Internships (monthly stipend of R7 860)

DWYPD Internships (monthly stipend of R7 860)

Deadline: 29 September 2025

Location: Pretoria, South Africa

DWYPD Internships

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Graduate Internship Programme for 2025–2027. Successful candidates will be appointed for a 24-month internship contract at the Department’s head office in Pretoria.

The programme provides practical work experience aligned to academic qualifications, aimed at equipping graduates with workplace readiness skills. The Department is committed to advancing socio-economic transformation, empowering women, youth, and persons with disabilities.

Interns will receive a monthly stipend of R7 860.

Available Internship Opportunities

Intern: Advocacy and Mainstreaming, Rights of Persons with Disabilities

  • Reference Number: DWYPD/RPD01/2025
  • Chief Directorate: Advocacy and Mainstreaming for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
  • Duration: 24 Months
  • Stipend: R7 860 per month
  • Centre: Pretoria
  • Requirements: Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Research, Statistics, or Law

MORE OPPORTUNITIES:

Intern: International Relations, Stakeholder Management and Capacity Building

  • Reference Number: DWYPD/MERC02/2025
  • Chief Directorate: International Relations, Stakeholder Management and Capacity Building
  • Duration: 24 Months
  • Stipend: R7 860 per month
  • Centre: Pretoria
  • Requirements: National Diploma or Degree in International Relations or Political Sciences

Intern: Social Empowerment of Women

  • Reference Number: DWYPD/JTJS03/2025
  • Chief Directorate: Social Empowerment of Women
  • Duration: 24 Months
  • Stipend: R7 860 per month
  • Centre: Pretoria
  • Requirements: Honours Degree in Gender Studies or Development Studies

General Application Guidelines

  • Applications must be submitted using the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
  • No copies of qualifications or supporting documents are required at the application stage.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit certified documents.
  • Applicants must be unemployed and have never participated in an internship programme in government or parastatals.
  • Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation certificate (only if shortlisted).

How to apply

Applications can also be submitted by post or hand delivery:

  • By Post: The Director-General, DWYPD, Private Bag X931, Pretoria, 0001
  • Hand Delivery: 268 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Fedsure Forum Building, 1st Floor, Pretoria CBD
  • Email to Recruitment01@dwypd.gov.za (include post title & ref. no. in subject line)

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